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Y243 PCT

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,035 mi
Last recorded173,035 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 PCT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 173,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort just passes mot

play in rear suspension bearings on axle

rear wiper arm missing

stop light on dash with coolant level light

Fail 29 Mar 2021 173,035 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing at all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort just passes mot

play in rear suspension bearings on axle

rear wiper arm missing

stop light on dash with coolant level light

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 160,576 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 160,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level light on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 155,279 miles

Offside handbrake effort just passes mot

coolant level low on dash

em light on

stop light on dash

Fail 21 Feb 2018 155,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside handbrake effort just passes mot

coolant level low on dash

em light on

stop light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,295 miles

2 exhaust hangers repaired with cable ties

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2016 145,816 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 145,816 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes binding slightly

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2015 140,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,436 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 135,436 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,816 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 106,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,354 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,425 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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Y243 PCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y243 PCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y243 PCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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